At 8:35 a.m. on Feb. 21, a 20-year-old White Lake man was driving a 2006 Toyota Camry northbound on White Lake Road, had a sudden medical episode, ran off the roadway to the right, struck street signs, two light posts, the fence of Lakeview Cemetery, veered left, crossed the roadway, struck a tree, and came […]
Lorelei Kimmel and Olivia Catinella wildly drive a Safari truck at Independence Elementary’s seventh annual Winter Carnival, Feb. 10. More photos inside this week’s print edition on page 7. Photo: Wendi Reardon Price
Slight decrease was anticipated by district ***EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the count numbers and percentage enrollment decline. The numbers and percentage have been corrected below.*** By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The state of Michigan requires student count days during the course of the school year to reflect funding […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor State Rep. Mike Harris and a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Feb. 14 introduced legislation to bolster safety at Michigan K-12 schools and support students’ mental health. The plan is the result of months of in-depth work by the House’s Bipartisan School Safety Task Force, which was formed in […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor There’s an age-old question that asks, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” The answer? “Practice.” Clarkston High School senior Jorja Fuller found all that to be true earlier this month when the talented trombone player was accepted to play in the New York City venue’s Honors Performance Series […]
A Clarkston family is hoping to get back on its feet with the help of the local community. Glen and Heather Kendrick and their six sons recent became homeless when their landlord sold the home they were renting. Jim Jacques, a Clarkston resident, has started a GoFundMe campaign to assist with living expenses for the […]
Local real estate agent Cheryl Waring was sworn in as a new member of the Independence Township Tax Assessing Board of Review on Jan. 17. With over 20 years of experience, Waring was chosen for her extensive knowledge of the property values in Independence Township. Waring will use her expertise to help the board determine […]
Tucker Gascho poses with “Frozen” characters Olaf and Elsa during last Saturday’s Winterfest event at Depot Park, put on by the Clarkston Area Optimists Club. More photos on page 18 of this week’s print edition. Photo: Matt Mackinder
An Independence Township man died Feb. 5 after an ice sailboat crash at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in White Lake Township. Dan Erwin Campbell, 81, was piloting the 27-foot ice sailboat on the eastern most part of Pontiac Lake shortly before noon when the crash occurred approximately 100 yards from the shore. It was […]
In observance of Presidents’ Day holiday, City of the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20.